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Entertainment in Matanzas

  1. A

    Ruinas de Matasiete

    Want to find the town’s best drinking hole? Then ask a local. Even better, ask five. Chances are they’ll all reply Ruinas de Matasiete, an engaging convertible bar housed in the ruins of a 19th-century warehouse, next to the bay. Drinks and grilled meats are served on an open-air terrace, but a better reason to come is to hear live music (from 9pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday). There’s a minimum cover charge of CUC$3.

    reviewed

  2. Tropicana Matanzas

    Capitalizing on its success in Havana and Santiago de Cuba, the famous Tropicana cabaret has a branch 8km east of Matanzas, next to the Hotel Canimao. You can mingle with the Varadero bus crowds and enjoy the same entertaining formula of lights, feathers, flesh and frivolity in the open air. Rather like a cricket match, rain stops play here if the weather cracks.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Las Palmas

    A good starlit night out for a fraction of the price of the Tropicana shindig can be had at this ARTex place.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Video Bar Guanima

    Video Bar Guanima. Only couples are allowed entry here, but singles will find willing partners at the door.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Casa de la Cultura Municipal Bonifacio Bryne

    This is a font of all things cultural and always good for a musical romp.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Teatro Velazco

    On Parque Libertad, Teatro Velazco is Matanzas’ main movie house.

    reviewed

  7. F

    El Pescadito

    The ‘Little Fish’ is central and local.

    reviewed